Beatrice Arthur who was famous for her role as Dorothy Zbornak on “The Golden Girls” passed away on Saturday at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer. If you recall earlier this year we lost Estelle Gettywho played her her tv mother “Sophia Petrillo”. Bea had a long and beautiful career in films, television, and theater.
Bea’s co-stars remember her:
“Bea was such an important part of a very happy time in my life and I have dearly loved her for a very long time. I’m grateful that she received her much deserved ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ when she did, so she could enjoy it.How lucky I was to know her.”- Betty White
“Thirty seven years ago, she showed me how to be very brave in playing comedy,I’ll miss that courage. And I’ll miss that voice.”–Rue McClanahan